Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization
supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the
world.
CRS
programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or
nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement
its programs.
CRS Kenya is recruiting for the position of 4Children Project Director.
The
Comprehensive, Coordinated Care for Children Project (4Children) USAID-funded
consortium of organizations led by Catholic Relief Services with partners
IntraHealth, Maestral, Pact, Plan and Westat.
4Children
is designed to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for OVC affected by HIV
and AIDS and other adversities.
4Children will implement a two year project in 8 Counties in Northern Kenya focused on the provision of technical assistance to PEPFAR OVC Implementing Partners, Government of Kenya entities and networks to graduate and transition OVC households and children from care and support.
4Children Project Director
The 4Children Kenya Project Director will be responsible for overall leadership and project management, including oversight of project activities, monitoring of timelines and outputs, ensuring adherence to technical and financial policies and standards of excellence, control and monitoring of project activities and expenses, compliance with donor requirements, reporting and representation.
S/he
will ensure project resources are managed according to USG and CRS rules and
regulations, and that processes and results are documented in a timely
manner.
This
position will support the daily management and coordination of project staff,
as well as oversee communication and collaboration with USAID and Government of
Kenya entities, 4Children consortium members, short-term technical assistance
providers, PEPFAR USG OVC Implementing Partners, civil society organizations
(CSOs) and private/commercial stakeholders to ensure successful implementation
of the 4Children Kenya project.
The
position in collaboration with 4Children Core Team and Kenya-based staff, CRS
Kenya Country Representative and team, and partner technical / program
specialists will provide technical leadership in the design, development,
implementation, and monitoring of the deliverables and outcomes of the
project.
The
Project Director will supervise the Case Management and Referral Manager,
Learning and Advocacy Manager and Government Systems Strengthening Manager.
Qualifications
- PhD
or Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Public Health, International
Development, or a related field.
- 10
years + of experience in programs targeting orphans and vulnerable
children and experience with parenting/care giver programs, household
economic strengthening approaches and social service and/or health systems
strengthening strongly preferred.
- Familiarity
with USG rules and regulations and experience managing PEPFAR projects
preferably Kenya.
- Excellent
project management skills with the demonstrated ability to successfully
supervise, manage and coordinate staff and Excellent administrative,
planning, budgeting and financial management skills.
- Experience
with institutional strengthening, capacity building and working in
partnership or consortia.
Written
applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV
including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact
information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of
Business Friday June 3, 2016
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the email subject.
Only
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitments.
Further,
CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment
